Kabir is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #479 in 2024 with 83 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 83 births ranking #479. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 361.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 3,347 boys born was named Kabir. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Kabir is a powerful name meaning "great" or "grand". It has a simple, resonant sound and strong use across Muslim and South Asian naming traditions.
The name is especially famous in South Asia through the poet-saint Kabir, which gives it cultural as well as religious resonance. Its appeal lies in both its clarity and its dignity.